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Monday, December 31, 2007

Baby!

born hand first (!), reaching out to explore the world already, and with a full head of black hair, a first for us.

As usual with newborn pictures, the photo does not do her cuteness justice.

Mother and baby are doing well.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

An Explanation of the Names:Paula after St. Paula, friend of St. Jerome and collaborator with him on the Vulgate Translation.Also in honor of the upcoming Year of St. Paul (2008-2009) to be proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI.

Congratulations!!!Polly is so cute!I'm a brazilian reader of your blog. I'm 28 and I live in Rio de Janeiro and I'm a big fan of your family. Thank you for your beautiful example of catholic mother.Happy 2008!!!Diana

Purpose

How can you be an artist when you're a busy mom or dad who doesn't have much time to write novels or paint pictures or compose sonatas? This is the dilemma for the beauty-lover who wants to help build a culture of life but just doesn't have time.

What can be done is to try to make our homes our art, for our families.

Please don't imagine that perfection lies outside the margins of these photographs. When I share images and thoughts, it's not to erect an ideal standard, but to share what inspires me.

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